THOMAS EDISON AND THE PURGATORY EQUATION

The untold saga of Thomas Edison’s greatest invention - a machine designed to penetrate the barrier between life and death. Edison is accompanied on his metaphysical quest by John Dawkins, his heroic, young assistant with a tragic past; Emily Auburn, a Ziegfeld Follies showgirl, and her wise-cracking rehearsal pianist, the teenage George Gershwin. Destiny propels them from the mind-boggling marvels of Edison’s secret laboratory, to the Captiva Island compound of the Seminole Indians, to the frontlines of the Great War. Their journey climaxes in a dual finale; a go-for-broke aerial mission to foil the Germans’ surprise attack on American forces, and a decisive struggle for the soul of mankind in the dark heart of the dead zone.
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As an innovator and author who admires and has written about the iconic Edison, I can’t think of a more creative treatment of his genius. This brilliantly-crafted book will keep you turning the pages until the final twist. Enjoy the ride!”
Lorraine Marchand, General Manager, IBM Watson Health and author of The Innovation Mindset (Columbia University Press)
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Hang onto your history books! Only David Church could make Thomas Edison an action hero and populate his adventures with rich characters and brilliant plot twists rooted in actual events. It’s the most cinematic and satisfying read I’ve devoured in years.\nLarry Dean Harris
Artistic Director, Strong Words